The Back to Basic Tee is a beginner-friendly pattern using basic crochet stitches and constructions to give you a big impact. It is worked flat using 2 pieces of rectangles and some back and front post double crochet in contrasting color to join. Super cute to layer over a loose dress, wear it with shorts, under your overalls or with high waisted jeans. The length is easily adjustable to make a longer tee.
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The Yarn
The two color crochet top is made in size Medium using Rainbow Organic by Hobbii Yarn, 100% Cotton superfine weight. Testers have found success with DK and worsted weight yarn such as Paintbox DK, Paintbox Cotton DK, Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend, Premier Cotton Yarn, Bernat Baby Sport, and Lion Brand Jeans.
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Back TO BASIC TEE – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
About The Pattern
The pattern is written in a recipe style to allow for it to be adjustable to any size desired. It provides 3 inches of positive ease to give it a nice drape and a carefree style.
The pattern uses 2 strands of superfine cotton held together or you can use one strand of DK weight to create the tee. The pattern is designed to have 3 inches of positive ease, so find your size below and add 3 inches to that measurement to get your beginning row.
Project Level
Project includes basic stitches and shaping.
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 5.5 mm / US: I-9 / UK: 5 or hook needed to obtain gauge
Yarn
Yarn used:
Rainbow Organic by Hobbii Yarn, 100% Cotton 1 super fine yarn; 2 strands held together. You will need a main color (MC) for the body and contrasting color (CC) for the ribbing and accents. If you don’t have superfine weight, you can use single strands of DK or worsted weight yarn. Testers have found success with DK and worsted weight yarn such as Paintbox DK, Paintbox Cotton DK, Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend, Premier Cotton Yarn, Bernat Baby Sport, and Lion Brand Jeans.
Yarn amount used:
S(250g MC, 50g CC), M(300 g MC, 50g CC), L(350g MC, 50g CC), XL(400g MC, 60g CC). Adjustment to other sizes are given in the pattern, yarn quantity will vary based on specific dimensions.
Other Materials Needed
- Needle
- Measuring tape
- 3 stitch markers
Gauge
13dc x 8 rows= 4×4 inch
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms (more details).
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger (more details).
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge (more details).
- When working the sleeves, ch2, dc in same space as ch-2. Do not sl st in ch2 of previous row. sl st only on top of dc of previous row to avoid adding stitches.
- Tee is worked in 2 pieces joined together to create your top.
BUST SIZES (Provided for your convenience):
28-30 (XS), 32-34 (S), 36-38 (M), 40-42 (L), 44-46 (XL), 48-50 (2X), 52-54 (3X), 56-58 (4X), 60-62 (5X)
With ease: XS (33), S(37), M (41), L(45), XL(49), 2X(53), 3X(57), 4X(61), 5X(65)
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- dc = double crochet
- sk= skip
- sp= Space
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Back Top Basic Tee Pattern Instructions
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